Exposition Park Rose Garden, Rose garden in Los Angeles, United States.
Exposition Park Rose Garden is a 7-acre sunken garden in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, planted in 1927 with 15,000 bushes of more than 100 varieties. Its broad rose beds, edged by low concrete curbs and separated by strips of mown lawn, surround a central fountain whose tall white water jet rises beyond the roses. Four gazebos and several statues stand within the garden.
The site began as part of Agricultural Park in 1871 and transformed into a rose garden in 1927 when thousands of rose bushes were planted. This shift marked when the location became dedicated to growing and displaying roses for public enjoyment.
Four marble sculptures by Danish sculptor Thyra Boldsen stand at the corners of this space, installed in 1936 to represent themes of motherhood and life. These figures shape how visitors experience the garden as they walk through, creating quiet moments for reflection and observation.
The garden opens daily from morning until dusk with free entry, making it easy to visit at your own pace. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection during bright days, as shaded areas along the paths are limited.
The Old Armory Building bordering the garden's eastern edge supplies the exterior establishing shots of the fictional Jeffersonian Institute in the TV series Bones. The garden also appears in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode "Inca Mummy Girl" and in the 2018 film Book Club, where the characters played by Jane Fonda and Don Johnson enter the central fountain.
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